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28,581 | argentina | Starts out short and dry on the nose, with little fruit character. The palate is also on the hard and lean side, with tart strawberry and raspberry flavors. Short but mild on the finish; fades away fast. | Saurus Patagonia Select | 83 |
91,606 | us | Butter and petroleum mix on the nose before an extreme splash of tartness overwhelms the tongue. Pineapple and peach vie for attention amidst a fuller-styled body and abbreviated finish. | Los Chamizal | 82 |
19,024 | france | This is a ripe generous wine with soft tannins and already delicious red fruits. It lives up to the ideal of Volnay, rich and sumptuous, although with an attractive cut of acidity to balance. Drink this wine from 2022. | Domaine Clos de la Chapelle En Carelle Premier Cru | 93 |
32,227 | greece | An herbaceous undercurrent gives this fresh white character. Along with a touch of mint and fresh herb, there's a wave of floral aroma. On the palate, it's fruity and feminine. A fun everyday white. | Mono | 85 |
48,991 | portugal | The wine is smooth and creamy, its acidity just pointing up the ripe apple and pineapple fruit flavors. It does have a crisp citrus edge that just freshens the aftertaste. This is a wood-aged wine, the toast giving a light spice and nutmeg character. Drink this attractive wine now. | Prova Régia Reserva | 89 |
114,197 | france | Now mature and ready to drink, this is a ripe, smooth wine. It has soft tannins and a rounded texture with spice and secondary undergrowth flavors. The wine, from an estate owned by the bishops of Angers before the French Revolution, needs no more aging. | Château Perray Jouannet | 87 |
48,924 | chile | Welcoming but basic cassis and berry aromas carrry a leathery accent and a hint of rubber. The palate is mildly creamy and comfortable, with cassis, cherry and plum flavors but little beyond that. A clean finish cements this well-made wine's value position. | Selección del Directorio Gran Reserva | 87 |
88,606 | us | This warm-climate wine is fulsome and hearty in baked Asian pear and candied ginger. A dried-fruit quality stands out on the buxom palate, a buttery taste of dried apricot drizzled in honey and brioche. | Island Block | 87 |
90,251 | italy | Vigna di Pallino is a light, well-priced and easygoing Chianti that would work with pizza or even a soup and sandwich lunch. Cherry and raspberry are wrapped around a light, compact mouthfeel. | Vigna di Pallino | 86 |
127,398 | us | A marriage of zippy acidity and ripe raspberry and cherry fruit, this Pinot is a bit simple, sweet and candied. Yet there are considerable tannins lurking in the background, and the wine could develop bottle interest over the next six years. | Petersen Vineyard | 88 |
3,800 | us | Pert and fresh with white floral and lemon tones, this dainty Chardonnay balances reverberating acidity with juicy tangerine and pineapple flavors. Refreshing and sprightly, it's the perfect year-round apéritif. | Early Wine | 88 |
76,221 | us | This lovely 100% varietal wine aged just under two years in 80% new French oak shows a strong spicy clove character that's layered with cranberry and cherry fruit. Dusty mocha and integrated oak notes meet crisp acidity, maintaining freshness through all that power. | Sunshine Valley Vineyard | 94 |
115,001 | us | A tremendous single-vineyard wine from a highly sought-after site, this white sings in great salty aromatics, almost as if it has captured wisps of fog from the nearby Pacific. Expansive on the palate, full bodied and completely balanced, it teases in caramel, finishing lithe and bright. | Hawk Hill Vineyard | 94 |
107,185 | us | Made in the Peachy Canyon style of great power and ripeness, this is one of the more assertive Zinfandels out there. Blended with some Petite Sirah, which gives it even greater heft, it's basically a nuclear blast of wild, briary summer berries and spices. | Mustang Springs | 88 |
87,985 | spain | A staunch, almost severe level of oak controls the nose on this barrel-fermented Viura that's narrow on the palate, with high acidity. Oak stays around as the lead flavor, with a hint of sour apple, while texturally this feels solid and not too resiny. | Barrel Fermented | 85 |
124,104 | france | A racy wine, juicy, fresh and fruity. The lively red fruits are totally dominant. There is structure, but it is the delicious fruit that speaks. | Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus Premier Cru | 92 |
76,064 | italy | Made with 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of red cherry and vanilla. The palate delivers red plum, tangerine and a hint of clove alongside bracing tannins. | Commendator Enrico | 88 |
3,654 | us | A classic Bordeaux blend. Tight and chewy, this fragrant wine adds whiffs of tobacco to its red currant and cherry fruit. It is a beautifully shaped wine, precise and balanced, compact and intriguing. It will reward decanting and should be cellared for a few years to give maximum enjoyment. | Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Wine | 92 |
52,983 | us | This Dundee Hills vineyard makes a cellar-worthy style of Pinot Noir. It takes some breathing time to get past a rather thin start. But it blossoms into a wine that is both deep and tightly wound, tannic and concentrated, with raspberry and cherry fruit accented with coconut. The finish is long and textural. | Sims Vineyard | 91 |
64,711 | italy | Easy drinking and loaded with finesse, this delivers juicy black cherry, crushed raspberry, ground black pepper and grilled sage sensations. Firm, polished tannins support the primary flavors while a licorice note signals the close. | Primo Rosso | 89 |
5,600 | us | Among the single-vineyard 2008 Pinots from Rex Hill, this is the lightest in flavor and style. Ripe strawberry fruit, medium-bodied, is buttressed with generous natural acidity. Highlights of fresh-cut herbs dot the finish. | Alloro Vineyard | 88 |
13,648 | france | This is a crisp, 90% Pinot Noir-based wine with a light tannic edge from the red wine used to give color. It also has ripe red-berry fruits as well as acidity giving it dryness. It is fruity, steely and ready to drink. | Lady de N. Cuvée Rosé Brut | 91 |
74,972 | france | Here's a solid wine full of both tannins and dark fruits. New oak barrels give a spicy character while supporting the fruitiness. A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from only 10 acres, it is developing into a rich wine that still needs time. Drink this impressive wine from 2018. | Cuvée Nathan | 89 |
123,728 | us | There are extreme amounts of citrus on the nose of this bottling, particularly reminiscent of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, as well as an edgy, crushed slate minerality. The grapefruit character explodes on the sip, which is very refreshing, unique and compelling. | Misty Roses | 89 |
37,298 | france | Subdued earth notes precede the ripe freshness of red apple and mirabelle. A touch of residual sweetness boosts ripe fruit flavors of pear and orange, red apple and mirabelle plum. Lemon freshness brightens the palate and makes for an appetizing, zingy and refreshing finish. | Duttenberg | 91 |
17,994 | us | This single-vineyard estate wine is made by Nils Venge and Tom Rinaldi, who have somehow managed to capture quiet elegance and powerful fruit at the same time. Red-fruit driven, it's round and rich, with moderate tannin and cassis, clove and black pepper highlights. | Pellet Vineyard | 94 |
38,336 | italy | Here's an enjoyable straightforward white that offers aromas and flavors of ripe apple, peach and a hint of nectarine zest. A white almond note closes the finish. | Il Selese | 87 |
7,790 | italy | Alluring aromas of blue flower, leather, menthol, dark berry, baking spice and a balsamic note lead the way on this full-bodied, elegant red. The palate doles out ripe black cherry, while notes of clove, white pepper, tobacco, sage and licorice add depth. It's nicely balanced with firm, ripe tannins. Drink through 2023. | Fausoni Riserva | 92 |
89,534 | us | There are earthy, coffee and berry aromas, and generic berry flavors. The wine is extremely dry, although a bit soft. It's not identifiably Syrah. It could be anything. The winemaker added some Riesling to lift it up. The finish is austere and alcoholic. —S.H. | Winemaker's Collection | 84 |
85,918 | france | With a touch of toast and plenty of spice, this is a wine in which crisp fruit is just one of many flavors. Typical of the vintage, it's warm, rich and ready to drink. | Cuvée Sélection | 88 |
56,591 | italy | Austere and refined, this elegant sparkler opens with aromas of toasted bread crust, walnut and a hint of oak. Made entirely with Pinot Noir, the linear palate delivers yellow apple, lemon zest and a touch of exotic fruit alongside bright acidity and an elegant perlage. | Blanc de Noir Dosage Zero | 89 |
124,015 | us | Peach blossoms, seared orange, jasmine and other white flowers show very strongly on the nose of this wine by veteran Gary Eberle. The palate is ripe with honeysuckle, pears and cooked apples. It's a bit fat in the middle, but texturally focused on the edges with pinpoint acidity. | Mill Road Vineyard | 87 |
111 | us | This 100% varietal wine opens in a heady aroma of leather pouch, clove and marshmallow. Both herbaceous and tannic, it begs for more time in the bottle or substantial swirling in the glass. | Wolff Vineyard | 87 |
50,176 | us | A soft, simple wine, with candied cherry and raspberry flavors. It has a sweet finish. Drink now. | Standing Ovation | 83 |
14,885 | us | Pristine lime zest and lemon notes add lift to rounded apple and nectarine flavors on the palate of this full-bodied richly textured Riesling. There's a weightiness on the midpalate but the finish is refreshing and crisp. | Red Oak Vineyard | 87 |
76,741 | us | Sweet, caramel and oak tones and lush, ripe cherry and blackberry flavors gives this wine a chocolatey deliciousness. It's as rich as any Syrah out there, with complex notes of meat, pepper and mushrooms. Strongly recommended with savory stews. | Clover Creek Vineyard | 90 |
110,896 | italy | This informal red has delicate black-skinned fruit and baking spice aromas. The simple palate suggests black plum and clove, with a touch of tobacco. It's not very intense and already extremely accessible, so drink soon. | Cursus Vitae | 86 |
82,721 | us | This 100% varietal wine is robust in tannins and dry, leathery oak, but balanced enough to gradually reveal lovely hits of savory and spicy clove, tobacco and graphite. The fruit leans black and jammy. | Ames Vineyard | 93 |
123,080 | us | Massive. Made from 100% Cabernet, and lavish in new French oak, it's an impressive wine, but not one you want to open now. Everything is on steroids, with a heart of blackberries and currants just waiting to emerge. Cellar through 2011 and try again. | Black Label Estate | 93 |
76,329 | israel | The Gilad is a lively wine with plenty of forward fruit. Flavors and aromas of rhubarb and red berries dominate, while hints of vanilla, pepper and licorice show the wine's subtle complexity despite the light body and somewhat tart finish. | Estate Bottled Gilad Kosher Dry Red Wine | 84 |
111,522 | france | Cherry and wild strawberry flavors dominate this fruity wine. It is very fresh with intense acidity and a crisp aftertaste. A few months more in bottle would help it soften. | Brut Rosé | 85 |
23,365 | new zealand | A full-bodied, flamboyant version of this benchmark bottling, the 2007 verges on too much, with lush tropical fruit framed by smoky notes and finishing spicy and slightly warm. Unlikely to have the longevity of the 2008, it's a bold, extroverted Chard ideal for drinking over the next year or two. | Moutere | 90 |
106,385 | new zealand | Despite more than 8 g/L of residual sugar, this comes across as dry in style, with austere notes of crushed stone and lime zest balanced by riper hints of apple and pear. It should drink well over at least the next several years. | Cellar Selection | 89 |
85,400 | us | Hannah vineyard is a select block of Tualatin Estate, and carries the same set of herbal, pine needle aromatics. But the fruit is more intense, with deeper cranberry and raspberry flavors, more weight and a stiffer finish. The time in barrel adds clove and cinnamon to the mix. Tannins are ripe and hard, so give this some extra time to breathe. | Hannah Vineyard | 89 |
34,530 | us | Perhaps an unrepresentative bottle (just one was submitted), but this 2008 reserve was muddy in the glass and flabby in the mouth. Oaky and buttery to an extreme degree, it had lost all freshness and fruit. | Reserve | 83 |
94,862 | us | This is a blend of the three of the producer's single-vineyards, 42% from Atoosa, 29% Samantha and 29% Moaveni. The whole is greater than its parts in its complementary marriage of floral violet and lavender with black pepper and meat, the texture soft and plush. | Drouthy Neebors | 91 |
45,685 | us | At just 12.5% alcohol, you'll find this lively, light, fruity Pinot has a sweet core of pretty cherry fruit. Nonetheless, it's dry and finishes with an astringent, leafy, palate-refreshing scrape of tannin. A fine sipping wine, with a resonant finish. | Whole Cluster Fermented | 87 |
11,411 | chile | Ripe jammy aromas of red currants and berries set up a linear-feeling palate that is ruled by zesty core acidity. This blend of Carignan, Garnacha and Mataro tastes of snappy saucy red-berry fruits, while the finish slings a bit of tomatoey tang. Drink through 2024. | Lot #55 Sauzal Vineyard Carignan-Garnacha-Mataró Field-Blend | 91 |
122,517 | new zealand | This special Sauvignon Blanc is only being released in top vintages. The first was the 2010; the 2013 is the second vintage. Fermented in oak, it offers up complex aromas of pencil shavings and grapefruit, followed by hints of toast, cedar, red currants and gooseberries. It's a ripe, weighty style, but it carries those traits without a hitch, gliding seamlessly through a long, silky, mouthwatering finish. | Chosen Rows | 94 |
20,779 | us | Strong, slighlty overripe blackberry and currant flavors combine with high alcohol to give this Zin a raisined note and Port-like heat. WIth some glycerine sweetness, it's definitely a barbecue wine. | Block 28 | 86 |
9,023 | australia | A solid effort, this Shiraz-Viognier blend offers up raspberry and strawberry scents punctuated by more pungent notes of road tar, licorice, cola and black olive. It's full-bodied, powered by its 15% alcohol, yet could use a richer, thicker texture. Drink now to 2011. | Two Brothers | 88 |
41,812 | us | Potent and intense, this has a dark red color that goes to the rim and exotic huckleberry and dark cherry aromas. Thick layers of fruit, dark chocolate and spice on the palate combine with firm, framing tannins and acidity for a lip-smacking finish. It will get better with age through at least 2018. | Row Five Red Cuvée | 88 |
75,246 | france | Currant fruits, a tight, mineral character and crisp citrus are combined with a richer potential that will round this wine out over the next year. It has weight, a steely edge and youthful structure. | Les Belles Vignes | 88 |
118,265 | france | Dried apricot and dried pear vie for attention. The lifted quality of those dried fruit notes suggests richness but the palate remains firm and guided by zesty, citric freshness. Layered flavors convey candied angelica, vanilla and dried lemon zest, with glimpses of bitter fir honey before a clean, lasting finish. | Les Éléments | 93 |
33,817 | us | Strong and direct in licorice, cassis, cocoa and smoky cedar flavors, the wine is balanced with adequate acids. It's also thoroughly dry, a good thing. Could use a bit more polish in the tannic structure, which is on the jagged side. Decant, or age for two or three years. | V Estate | 88 |
117,566 | italy | Aromas of cedar, plum, red currant, clove and menthol unfold in the glass. An easy-drinking blend of 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Sangiovese, the juicy palate delivers black cherry, blackberry, ground pepper and licorice alongside soft, polished tannins. Drink through 2018. | Poggio alla Guardia | 88 |
98,530 | greece | Apricot, citrus and honey notes lead this impressive Viognier from Greece. On the palate, it shows good balance of white fruit, flower and pineapple notes. An elegant and unique selection. | Cuvée Larsinos | 88 |
56,551 | france | Ripe and full bodied, this is a wine that reflects the softness of the vintage. Aged in wood, it has a rounded texture, with spice, apricot and pineapple flavors, finishing with a touch of acidity. | Le Charmois Premier Cru | 88 |
82,118 | france | This wine is rich and full in the mouth, with a generous texture and tangy acidity. It is refreshing with its crisp fruitiness and apple juiciness, a bright wine with good depth of flavor. | Les Mûres | 88 |
93,115 | portugal | Obviously rich and dense, this wine is also smooth and elegant thanks to its soft tannic character, never too dry and even now drinkable. Berry fruits and a generous structure allow the wine to be approachable. Drink from 2016. | Passadouro | 90 |
33,931 | us | Dark-colored and deeply fruity, this medium-bodied wine tastes like Bing cherry juice and black plums, and feels plush rather than tannic on the palate. | Firepit | 86 |
89,063 | spain | This is a polished, smooth, ripe-smelling Toro with an inky color and earthy undertones to the bouquet. Full, tannic and voluminous, this tastes mostly of blackberry and prune, while the finish is similar in taste and lush in texture. This is more forward and ripe than complex and nuanced; drink through 2021. | Temple | 92 |
60,648 | us | This aromatic sparkler has appealing notes of kiwi and pineapple. It drinks dry with abundant fruit and spice flavors. | Flowers Brut Méthode Champenoise | 89 |
90,863 | italy | Honeysuckle, exotic fruit and herbaceous notes carry over to the racy palate, where they're joined by grapefruit, pineapple and green melon flavors. An almond note closes the crisp finish. | Molceo Riserva | 89 |
60,217 | new zealand | Made from fruit that was sourced from Central Otago's Bendigo subregion, this is a ripe and concentrated wine that still manages to show a surprising degree of elegance on the finish. Black cherry fruit is framed by maple syrup and brown sugar timbering. The wine seems chunky and full at first, but it smooths out and turns supple by the finish. It should drink well for the next five years or more. | Golden Terraces Vineyard | 91 |
39,361 | uruguay | Cherry and berry aromas are ripe, healthy and aided by peppery notes and char. This is a nonvintage blend of Tannat and Cab Franc from the southwestern Carmelo district. It's flush and thorough in feel, with dark plum, berry and spice flavors. A warm finish with spicy oak and cocoa notes is smooth and attractive; drink through 2020. | Blend 002 Limited Edition | 91 |
118,874 | germany | This wine boasts a lovely nose redolent of dried apricots and bergamot, with fresh, mossy hints on the background. On the palate, it's medium bodied, not overly sweet or concentrated but with clean melon and citrus flavors that finish clean and fresh. | Trabener Würzgarten Beerenauslese 375 ml | 90 |
111,378 | us | This wine tastes more like a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc than a Rhône-style blend of 67% Viognier, 16.5% Marsanne and 16.5% Roussanne. It's dryish to off-dry and crisp in acidity, with citrus fruit and green apple flavors. The oak is a little heavy. | Blanc du Tusque | 84 |
114,070 | portugal | A ripe wine that is gently fruity with attractive pear and apricot flavors. It is textured with crisp acidity that contrasts with the rounded, smooth aftertaste. Drink now. | Vinha Padre Pedro Branco | 85 |
57,782 | us | A perfectly fine Cabernet, with ripe blackberry, black currant and herb flavors. Does a good job at a fair price. | Annabella | 88 |
24,067 | us | The blend includes 18% Syrah, which helps to emphasize the spice and sweet fruit flavors. But in the back, this is a stiff and fairly tannic wine, with a disconnect between the strawberry fruit and the slightly stemmy, herbal finish. | Indian Wells | 85 |
43,393 | australia | Smells dry and dusty, like a midwestern country lane in August. The fruit comes through in the mouth, filling it with bright red berries and cherries, while touches of ground black pepper and vanilla oak show up on the finish. —J.C. | Thomas | 83 |
76,637 | us | This is a burly red wine from a warm vintage, featuring thick, concentrated, baked blackberry and plum notes. Smoky oak lurks beneath the fruit, adding savory undertones and ample intensity. | Bateman Vineyard | 90 |
123,586 | us | This is the winery's first Petit Verdot, and it's a beauty. Firm and muscular, it has plenty of blackberry and black cherry flavors hanging on its tannic bones. The finish shows a smack of dark chocolate, and the overall structure suggests that this will age for 15 years or more. | Sharilee | 91 |
81,763 | australia | Penley's vineyards, towards the warmer north end of Coonawarra, consistently produce noteworthy Shiraz. It's on the big size, at 15% alcohol, but structured, with bushels of mixed berries supported by cinnamon toast, brown sugar and a hint of mintiness. Drink it now and over the next 10 years. | Special Select | 90 |
63,383 | new zealand | Grassy and borderline pungent in character, there's nevertheless enough white grapefruit to support the wine and give it a refreshing, citrusy core. It's not that rich or weighty, but boasts a pleasant silky texture and a bright, clean finish. | Premium Selection | 88 |
19,174 | italy | Made with organically grown grapes, this blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Alicante and 5% Ciliegiolo has aromas of underbrush, spiced plum, blue flower, menthol and leather. The palate delivers juicy black cherry, clove, carob, star anise and a tarry note alongside supple, smooth tannins. It's an earthy, intriguing expression from Scansano. | Vigna I Botri | 90 |
87,721 | chile | A potent, dark style of Syrah, with aromas of black cherry, generous oak, leather and vanilla. Shows overdrive on the palate, with forceful tannins and concentrated flavors of blackberry, graphite, black licorice and wood resin. Fruity and long on the back end; drink now through 2013. | Gran Reserva | 90 |
93,932 | portugal | From vines in the Douro Superior, a soft, rich wine, polished with black cherry and wood. It is finely concentrated, flavored with spice, tarragon and a final solid, chunky structure. | Curva Reserva | 90 |
1,325 | us | Tangy boysenberry and elderberry fruit shows on the nose of this sultry bottling, along with thyme, potpourri and licorice. The flavors are more cooked than fresh, recalling charred blackberry, dried blueberry, leather and licorice. It's a hearty wine that consumes the entire palate. | Mayhem | 90 |
102,875 | us | Firm and concentrated, this 80/20 Viognier/Roussanne blend brings bright and fresh scents and flavors of lemon peel and grapefruit, with bracing acidity. It's just right for warm weather outdoor dining. | Lawrence Vineyards Freyja | 89 |
64,284 | us | This is a sound example of the warm-climate style of Zinfandel. It's high alcohol gives it a hot, chili-pepper-like sting, and the blackberry fruit has a Port-like, raisiny edge. | Dogtown Vineyard | 84 |
129,533 | us | The addition of a few drops of Viognier was an important and intelligent winemaking decision. It takes Syrah's blackberries, cherries and currants, which are a little soft and direct, and gives them Viognier's acidic boost, as well as a stimulating cut of lime. Drink this wine soon, but decant it for an hour or two. | North Slope | 89 |
101,133 | us | Marked by gritty tannins and a tang of acidity, this non-vintage Bordeaux blend turns rich in blackberry and black currant flavors on the midpalate. It's very dry, despite the sweet fruit. You can drink it now, but it's tannic enough to hold over at least the next eight years. | 125th Anniversary History | 91 |
48,269 | us | New oak dominates this wine, giving it aromas of toast and vanilla. After decanting, the air brings out interesting notes of dried herbs and blackberries. Tastes very rich and flamboyant, almost sweet, like a chocolate berry pastry, and should develop over the next few years. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. | Meritaggio | 90 |
2,623 | us | Soft and sweet, with canned apricot and syrupy peach flavors. | Coastal Series | 82 |
109,409 | italy | Each new vintage of Galatrona proves, year after year, the enormous potential of Italian Merlot. This is a soft and beautifully decadent wine with plush and perfectly ripe aromas of black cherry, light spice, chocolate and tobacco. The smoothness, richness and persistency is simply unbeatable. | Galatrona | 97 |
3,893 | us | Very oaky and very ripe, offering a flood of pineapple jam, pear, vanilla and toasty oak flavors. Crisp acidity provides needed balance and a clean, brisk mouthfeel. | Cool Coastal Vineyards | 86 |
11,512 | france | Gold color, this is a delicious ripe wine from the small section of the Layon valley that also has the Quarts de Chaume vineyard. The honeyed character is cut through with dry botrytis, baked apples and brown sugar, balanced by intense acidity. | Les Aunis | 92 |
100,950 | us | Dark and hearty in the glass, this blend of Merlot, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon is lush and inviting to the nose, with milk chocolate, caramel, black cherry and crème de cassis aromas. The palate shows tobacco and coffee tones as well as black cherry, black currant and elderberry fruit, with tannins that settle in softly. | Proprietary | 90 |
120,678 | us | A true cuvée, this wine combines 55% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Pretty and floral on the nose, it offers red cherry and strawberry alongside high-toned cranberry, finishing piquantly racy in acidity and smooth. | Cuvée Judy Ann | 90 |
5,287 | us | Pleasing toasty notes greet your first sniff, followed by apple pie fruit flavors with hints of plum and banana. It's a light, creamy, easy-drinking confection. | Barrel Select | 87 |
80,195 | italy | This vintage of Prunotto's celebrated Bussia cru is also on the mature side (but not as much as the hotter 2005 vintage) and offers ripe aromas of blackberry preserves and strawberry. Dark chocolate, spice and dried prunes fill the mouth with bold flavors and intensity. The wine is ready to drink now or in the next two or three years. | Bussia | 90 |
23,778 | france | In this balanced off-dry wine, all the elements of ripe fruit, a high dosage and crisp acidity come together. It is perfumed with white-flower aromas while the palate is soft with a ripe baked-apple flavor. The bottling is ready to drink. | Demi-Sec | 89 |
17,104 | portugal | This is a rich, smooth wine that has ripe fruit and plenty of smooth plum flavors. It has some spice, balanced acidity and a fine dense texture. The wine, with its fresh aftertaste is ready to drink. | Late Bottled Vintage | 92 |
91,585 | argentina | Basic black-plum aromas are as good as it gets. This is showing too much acid and not nearly enough stuffing to support it. Scratchy pie cherry and raspberry flavors finish raw and rugged. | Pure | 83 |
92,646 | france | This is a rich, green-plum and yellow-fruit flavored wine. Toast gives an extra roundness to a palate that is full, fragrant and ripe with fruit. It's delicious now, but could age for 2–3 years more. | Maxime Vieilles Vignes sur Silex | 91 |
3,430 | us | The inaugural vintage of this wine, named for a water goddess, this offers herb, grass, lemon and peach around a medium body influenced by some oak. As it develops in the glass, tropical fruit unfurls in a refreshing spritz before settling down to a tart finish. | Aveta | 86 |
119,728 | us | The aromas on this wine from former NBA star Sasha Vujacic's family winery surround a cherry core that's gets weight from tar and cedar, and lift from peppermint on the fringes. Deep black fruit flavors get overwhelmed by hard, grippy, cigar-box tannins that could use a few more years to mellow out, but this is a serious wine. | Aleksander | 88 |
108,358 | us | This is a field blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Malbec, all co-fermented and estate-grown. It's nicely evolved, ripe and fruity—a flavor cavalcade of pastry fruits and spices, fig, twig, cacao and coffee. Yes you may cellar this wine, but why wait? It's drinking beautifully. | Windrow Vineyards Windrow | 93 |